White-spotted Woodpecker

Veniliornis spilogaster

The White-spotted Woodpecker, scientifically known as Veniliornis spilogaster, is a small to medium-sized woodpecker found in South America. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a red crown and white spots on the wings. This species is known for its drumming behavior, often heard in the forest as it searches for insects and larvae in trees. The White-spotted Woodpecker prefers to inhabit humid forests and woodland areas, where it can find suitable trees for foraging and nesting. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and deforestation pose potential risks to its population in the future.

Habitat: Humid forests and woodlands